Best Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate With Chile Recipes

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE WITH CHILE

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To make this authentic Mexican hot chocolate, you need Mexican hot chocolate tablets or squares which gives it its unique taste. Eat the chile only if you can handle it!

Provided by gem

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
½ Mexican hot chocolate drink tablet (such as Nestle® Abuelita®)
1 dried red chile de arbol, lightly toasted

Steps:

Place milk and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer, stirring, until chocolate is melted but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Pour chocolate mixture into a blender. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; blend until foamy. Pour into a mug. Break the chile into 2 or 3 pieces, discarding seeds, and drop into the hot chocolate. Drink immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.5 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 107.6 mg, Sugar 11 g

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CHILI

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Adapted from an old recipe my mother used for family gatherings. Because you make it in a Crock Pot® it is easy to transport to a party. It's flavorful and I promise everyone will ask for this recipe.

Provided by saraeudy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chili Recipes Beef Chili Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground round
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup hot water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Combine ground round and onion in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring, until beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
Transfer cooked beef and onions to slow cooker. Stir in water, tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, corn, chocolate chips, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Cook on High until chili begins to bubble, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to Low, and cook until thick, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 24.8 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 977.9 mg, Sugar 11.7 g